Benvenuto Cellini on differences
Benvenuto Cellini7 quotes“A painting is merely the image of a tree, a man, or any other object reflected in a fountain.”
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The difference between a painting and sculpture is the difference between a shadow and the thing which casts it.
Benvenuto CelliniBenvenuto Cellini I say that the art of sculpture is eight times as great as any other art based on drawing, because a statue has eight views and they must all be equally good.
Benvenuto CelliniBenvenuto Cellini Withersoever the wheel of Fortune turns, Virtue stands firm upon her feet.
Benvenuto CelliniBenvenuto Cellini Let everyone witness how many different cards fortune has up her sleeve when she wants to ruin a man.
Benvenuto CelliniBenvenuto Cellini All works of nature created by God in heaven and on earth are works of sculpture.
Benvenuto CelliniBenvenuto Cellini Cats of good breed hunt better fat than lean.
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